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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.58, 657.03 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.58, 657.03 and 273.56 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.58 : 657.03 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.58/657.03 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.58x = 657.03 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.58x = 179,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,738.77/438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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